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Rapid Deterioration Fully Closes Pecks Road Bridge

Rapid deterioration of the Pecks Road bridge has led to its closure until further notice and a hopefully expedited process to replace the entire structure.

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Two Berkshire Peaker Plants Have Been Put in the Past

Two peaker plants in Berkshire County have been out of service for two years and are in the process of demolition. Local environmentalists are rejoicing.

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Late-Night Crash Takes Out Main Street Tree in North Adams

An errant pickup truck took out one of the trees on Main Street on Thursday night.

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Hardline Tattoo Studio Opens in Adams

He has been a tattoo artist for more than 15 years and many wore his artwork at the ribbon cutting attended by the Board of Selectmen.

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Pittsfield's 2nd Rail Trail Extension Coming Soon

The second extension of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail southward through the city is on schedule for completion in the fall.

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North Adams Council Passes $65M Borrowing Authorization

The City Council on Monday unanimously authorized borrowing $65,362,859 to build a new Greylock School for prekindergarten through 2.

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Williamstown Dog Owners to Select Board: 'Let Us Deal with It'

The Select Board on Monday was told that it should let the people who walk their dogs in the Spruces Park decide how the 114-acre town-owned park is managed.

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Signaled Intersection Proposed for West Street in Pittsfield

The city believes that traffic lights at the intersection of lower and upper West Street will improve safety.

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School Officials Offer Condolences for Herberg Student's Sudden Passing

Superintendent Joseph Curtis shared reflections from Herberg staff at the beginning of Monday's School Committee meeting.

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Wigglesworth Leads Pittsfield Back to State Little League Final Four

The Pittsfield Little League 12-year-old All-Stars Sunday beat Holden to secure a spot in the state tournament's Final Four.

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Lee Represents Massachusetts in 50 in 50 Mural Project

Artist Cheyenne Renee is working to paint a mural in a small town in all 50 states. As part of the project, there will also be a documentary that will incorporate interviews and footage from each town.

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Time to Hit the Eagle Street Beach

Historic Eagle Street will be covered with sand on Saturday afternoon for the 24th annual Eagle Street Beach Party.

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Weekend Outlook: Blueberries, Festivals, and More

There are a variety of events this weekend, including a festivals, live music, and more.

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Clark 'Fragile Beauty' Exhibit Profits from Direct Light

The exhibit "Fragile Beauty" fills the pavilion with glass objects from the Corning Museum of Glass, showcasing different cultures, time periods and techniques, and will run through Oct. 27.

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Dalton Select Board Approves Research into EV Charging Stations

The Select Board expressed its support in continuing to research the prospect of installing level three electric vehicle fast charging stations in town.

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PIttsfield Post 68 Juniors Down North Adams

Colby Robb went the distance on the mound in the five-inning game, striking out seven and allowing two hits and no earned runs.

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Weekend Outlook: Circus, Festivals, and More

There are a variety of events this weekend, including a festival, circus, live music, and more.

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Warren Talks Small-Business Investment with Pittsfield Entrepreneurs

The Berkshire Black Economic Council's work to support and attract new small businesses to the gateway city got boost with $455,000 secured by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in last year's appropriations package.

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Warren Tours Soldier On's Mansfield Community, Talks Housing

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren ended her visit to Pittsfield on Thursday on the scenic grounds of Soldier On's housing developments where more 50 former service members are supported with the tools they need to thrive.

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Force Wins 16U Division at Dalton CRA Tournament

Harper Keay went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBIs at the plate and threw five innings in the circle as the young Force rebounded from a loss to the New Yorkers earlier in the weekend and a disappointing showing at last week’s 14U tournament in North Adams.

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North Adams Council to Vote on Greylock School Project

The City Council will take up a borrowing authorization for the $65 million Greylock School project at a special meeting on Monday.

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Berkshire United Way Thanks Funded Partners with Picnic

The Controy Pavilion at Onota Lake was filled with some of Berkshire United Way's funded partners for its second annual "thank you" summer celebration picnic.

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La Festa Baseball Exchange Going Strong After 33 Years

The pregame ceremonies are always special at the mid-summer classic, and Saturday night was no different, as event founders George Canales of North Adams and John Romano of the North End shared the microphone and shared a hug before the 33rd edition of the exchange, which will see the North Adams squad head to Boston the weekend of Aug. 10 and 11.

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North Adams Disability Commission Gets Funding, Grant Abilities

The City Council on Tuesday accepted two sections of state law that will allow the Commission on Disabilities to apply for grants and use handicapped-parking fees.

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Dalton Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee Discusses Next Steps

The committee will be examining all the options for a new police station or combined public safety facility. The goal is to have a recommendation for the Select Board by a year from December.

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